What to watch on Netflix this weekend: The Cash Money Edition

Ozark (2017 – present)Nothing is what is seems in this dark and shockingly violent drama. Straight-laced Chicago financial advisor Marty (Arrested Development’s Jason Bateman) and his wife (Laura Linney) appear to have a picture-perfect life: house in the suburbs, two kids in private school, and financial security. But when Marty’s under-the-table Mexican cartel dealings go awry, he uproots his family and moves to the Ozarks, a small mountain range in south central United States. There he plans to launder eight million dollars of mob’s money, assuming the locals don’t kill him first. Known as “The Redneck Riviera”, the Ozarks makes for a stunning yet gothic backdrop to this gritty, well-acted show. You might even learn a thing or two about money laundering.Chill time: one season, 10 hours

Billions (2016 – present)In the cut-throat world of the New York financial sector, nothing is off limits and everyone plays dirty. Tenacious and ambitious US district attorney Chuck Rhodes (Paul Giamatti) is out to clean up Wall Street, starting at the top with hedge fund kingpin Bobby “Axe” Axelrod (Homeland’s Damien Lewis). Axe is the all-American golden boy, working his way up from the streets of Manhattan to become one of the richest men in the country. But he’s not quite the dashing hero he appears to be and his seemingly unlimited cash flow is not enough to throw off the determined Chuck. With plenty of intrigue, drama, and sex, this face-paced chess match will keep you on your toes and leave you with an unexpected knowledge of the finer points of day trading.Chill time: two seasons, 24 hours